Questions you can ask according to your comfort level:
“When did you begin feeling like this?” “Did something happen to make you start feeling this way?” “How can I best support you right now?” “Have you thought about getting help?” “Are you having thoughts of suicide?”
Supportive words:
“You are not alone in this. I’m here for you.” “Thank you for trusting me.” “What do you need right now?” “Is there anyone else you trust that you can talk to about this?” “How can I help/support you? “I may not be able to understand exactly how you feel, but I care about you and want to help.” “I’m concerned about you, and I want you to know there is help available to get you through this.” “You are important to me.” “I care about you too much to keep mentions of suicidal thoughts a secret. You need help and I’m here to help you get it.”
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